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As long as there's no chance you were pregnant before you were covered by the shot, then it's just the case that it's very normal to have irregular bleeding or even no bleeding. Sometimes you can get spotting, sometimes very heavy bleeding. It can be like that until you have had 2 or 3 shots, at which point all bleeding normally stops. Depo Provera works by convincing the body that it's pregnant, so it's common not to get bleeding once your body has adjusted to it.You can also get other hormonal symptoms, such as those you might get if you were pregnant. Again, most of these stop within 2 or 3 shots. It can take up to 18 months to regain your fertility, once you miss the next shot.

The Manufacturer advises that Depo Provera is not meant to be used as a long term contraception method, but if it is the only reliable option for you, then you should still take regular breaks from it, every few years. Amongst other possible side effects, it can cause bone thinning that can lead to Osteoporosis, in later life. It can therefore be worth taking the recommended breaks, & you may want to consider a good quality calcium supplement, that contains both vitamin D & magnesium, which are essential in the correct ratios, to absorb the calcium into the bones. If you are on it for many years, then it is worth asking for an MRI scan (the Manufacturer recommends that), to check how your bones are doing. I had this after being on Depo for about 18 years (with breaks), & was advised things looked fine but I should have a repeat scan when I reach the menopause. I took the supplements the whole time I was using the drug.